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Archive: December 17, 2011

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  In the last few weeks, I set out a simple principle:  Congress should not go home for vacation until it finds a way to avoid hitting 160…

President Obama expresses gratitude for the historic achievements of the brave men and women who have served in the war in Iraq — and welcomes our troops home as we mark the official end to the war. 

On Saturday, December 17, 2011, the President signed into law: H.J.Res.95, which makes further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, through December 23, 2011, and for other purposes. ###